Mindmap

Modals - ABILITY

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Mind map: modals of ability

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Modals - ABILITY

CAPABLE OF + ING
- She's capable of speaking five languages.
Past
- General past ability
  - WAS / WERE ABLE TO COULD
    - We could / were able to read at the age of 7.
- ability on one particular occasion
  - WAS / WERE ABLE TO (only)
    - The man was able to escape the building on fire.
- The negatives are totally INTERCHANGEABLE!
Present
- AM / IS / ARE ABLE TO - CAN
  - He is able to climb a mountain. He can climb a mountain.
Future
- will be able to
  - They will be able to complete the project in six months.
SUCCEED IN - MANAGE TO
- She succeeded in finishing the race. She managed to finish the race.